FANS have brandished Manchester United as a “joke of a club” after hundreds of Rangers supporters swarmed the home end.
The two clubs faced off in a Battle of Britain Europa League clash at Old Trafford which the hosts edged to a 2-1 victory.
Footage emerged on social media of Rangers fans chanting for their team in the home sections of the stadium’s concourse.
One clip showed Red Devils fans trying to get past a large group of away supporters singing together.
Fans have reacted furiously on social media at Man United for allowing the error to happen.
One posted: “Rangers Fans in Man United sections. F*****g pathetic from the club.”
A second wrote: “This is what you call home invasion.”
A third commented: “Man United is just crumbling day by day.”
A fourth said: “Such a joke of a club.”
Another added: “It never ends with this institution.”
Jack Butland started the match for Rangers on his return to Old Trafford.
It was his first appearance since being hospitalised for a “serious internal bleed” earlier this month.
Marcus Rashford watched the game from the stands as he continues to be left out the squad by manager Ruben Amorim.
An own-goal from Butland gave the hosts the lead in the second half as he punched the ball into his own net.
Cyriel Dessers fired in a brilliant equaliser, which looked to have earned Rangers a well-fought point.
However, Bruno Fernandes scored a dramatic winner to hand a crucial three points to Amorim’s side.
Meanwhile, the club has also admitted that it is at risk of breaching PSR rules.
Man United penned a shock letter to fan groups and insisted on cost-cutting, which could lead to ticket prices increasing.
United at risk of breaching PSR
Here is the letter sent to fan groups admitting that Manchester United is at risk of breaching PSR…
“As previously communicated, we are, however, currently making a significant loss each year – totalling over £300 million in the past three years.
“This is not sustainable and if we do not act now we are in danger of failing to comply with PSR/FFP [financial fair play] requirements in future years and significantly impacting our ability to compete on the pitch.
“We will get back to a cash positive position as soon as possible and we will have to make some difficult choices to get there.
“That has included a significant reduction to our workforce as well as cuts across many areas of spend across our club.
“None of this has been easy, but we believe it is essential to restoring financial sustainability to the club which will underpin us as we work to get back to the top of English and European football.
“We do not expect fans to make up all the current shortfall – but we do need to look at our ticketing strategy to ensure we are charging the right amount, and offering the right discounts, across our products for our fans.”
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